Waiting in line to visit with Santa Claus during the holiday season can be a parent's worst nightmare. This year, consider an alternative Santa visit. These five Atlanta venues are hosting events with St. Nick himself. Visit with Santa, take pictures, and enjoy a festive and memorable holiday experience without the lines.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 19 at ONE. Midtown Kitchen
Reservations required. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon.
Breakfast buffet and pictures with Santa Claus. Bring your camera
$25 for adults, $15 for children, under 1 free. 404-892-4111.
www.concentricsrestaurants.com.
Santa Visits Park Tavern
Sunday, Dec. 13, noon-4 p.m. Park Tavern in Piedmont Park
Visit and take pictures with Santa Claus. A photo of Santa with your whole family, including well behaved pets, with the Atlanta skyline in the background. $30 per session. Benefits the Piedmont Park Conservancy. 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta, 404-249-0001. Reservations required.
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Children's Tea with Santa
Daily Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, and Dec. 11-24.
2 seatings, 2 p.m. (big parties at 1:30) and 4 p.m. at the St. Regis Atlanta.
88 West Paces Ferry Road, 404-563-7900. Reservations required.
Enjoy a unique and intimate visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for tea.
$65-75 for adults and $52 per children age 4-12, $10 for 3 and under.
Be sure and check out the gingerbread house.
www.stregisatlanta.com/Holiday-Tea
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Breakfast with Santa and belugas
Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Georgia Aquarium
9-10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fancy breakfast, then write and hand deliver a letter to Santa. Bring your camera.
Aquarium admission plus: members, $14.95, non-members, $19.95. Reservations required.
225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. www.georgiaaquarium.org, 404-581-4000.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort in Stone Mountain Park
Reservations required. 9:30 a.m.
Emceed by WSB-TV Reporter and Gwinnett Bureau Chief Tony Thomas. Breakfast buffet, an all attractions pass for Stone Mountain Park for each person, a magician, toys and photos with Santa.
Benefits Friends of Disabled Adults and Children. $30 for adults, $20 for kids 5-11, kids under 4 free with adult admission.
www.fodac.org/breakfast
